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2024 Map of Fort Rice

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Fort Rice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Missouri River dominates this landscape on the border of Morton and Emmons Counties, its waters widening into Lake Oahe across a terrain marked by distinctive bluffs and drainages. The settlement of Fort Rice sits on the western bank, serving as a focal point for local history along with the nearby Fort Rice Cem and Saint Marys Cem. These sites, along with the small community of Livona to the southeast, trace the long-standing footprint of human habitation in this river valley.

Elevated landmarks like Potato Hill and Corner Butte define the horizon, while the Roughrider Trl follows the western contours of the valley floor. The map details the intricate relationship between the river system and its tributaries, such as Rice Creek and Badger Creek, which feed into Badger Bay. The land is segmented by a grid of rural roads, including Fort Rice Rd and 63rd St SW, illustrating the modern management of this vast North Dakota prairie landscape.